Discover the captivating history behind the 'Libya - 10 Dinars - 2011 - P78Aa - B542a' banknote, a remarkable piece from a pivotal moment in Libyan history. Issued on Revolution Day, February 17, 2011, this note commemorates the day when Jamahiriya security forces first used live ammunition against demonstrators in Benghazi, igniting the civil war that ultimately led to the fall of Muammar Qaddafi. Graded Unc, this vibrant green note features Arabic text, a crescent moon and star, and the iconic figure of Omar El Mukhtar, all enhanced by a stunning Jasper hologram. The reverse showcases English text alongside a crowd and the hilltop fortress in Sabha. With its dual-track windowed security thread and a watermark of Omar El Mukhtar, this note is not just currency; it's a piece of history. Perfect for collectors and history buffs alike, the 'Libya - 10 Dinars - 2011 - P78Aa - B542a' is a must-have for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Libya's past.
SCWPM.#78Aa - TBB.#B541a - Date: 17-2-2011
The date on this note is Revolution Day, when Jamahiriya security forces first used live ammunition against Benghazi demonstrators, sparking the Libyan civil war which led to the overthrow of Muammar Qaddafi
Grade: Unc. - Sig. 8a. Arabic bank name at Mukhtar’s eye level.
Prefix: 1/92 (Prefix 1, from ا/0 - ا/98.)
Description: Colour: Green. - Front: Arabic text; crescent moon and star; Omar El Mukhtar; Jasper hologram.
Back: English text; crowd and hilltop fortress in Sabha.
DualTrack windowed security thread with demetalized 10 and Arabic characters.
Watermark: Omar El Mukhtar and electrotype 10.
Printer: (François-Charles Oberthur Fiduciaire). - Size: 156 x 78 mm. - Material: Paper.
Date:17-2-2011. - Sig. 8a. Arabic bank name at Mukhtar’s eye level. - Prefix 1, from ا/0 - ا/98.
The difference betwee P78 and P78A
On earlier issues of the 10-dinar note, the Arabic bank name at upper center front appears at Omar El Mukhtar’s eye level (P78 - B542a, top), but on later issues the name shifted up, above eye level (P78Ab - B542b, bottom)
More info about: Libya,
officially Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamāhīriyyah, Country, North Africa. Area: 647,184 sq mi (1,676,198 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 7,820,000. Capital: Tripoli. Imazighen, once the major ethnic group, have been largely assimilated into the predominant Arab culture; sub-Saharan Africans are among the other ethnic groups. Languages: Arabic (official); Italian and English are understood in the major cities. Religions: Islam (official; predominantly Sunni); also Christianity. Currency: Libyan dinar.
| Title | 10 Dinars - 2011 - P78Aa - B542a - Unc |
|---|---|
| Brand | LIBYA |
| Category | Libya |
| SKU | LYD.542a |
| Condition | new |
| MPN | LYD.542a |
